Cuisinart Cook and Hold User manual

Cook and Hold 4 Litre
CSC400U

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Cook & Hold.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the very nest kitchen equipment so that cooks at home
as well as professional chefs have the tools to express their creativity.
All Cuisinart products are engineered for exceptionally long life, and designed to be easy to use as well as to give
excellent performance day after day.That is why they have come to be regarded as the dening machines in their
eld by chefs across the world.
Whatever you cook, cook it better with Cuisinart.

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CONTENTS
Product Description
Safety Cautions
Instructions for Use
A Cooking with the timer
B Cooking without the timer
C Hints & tips
D Adapting your recipes
Cleaning & Maintenance
UK Guarantee
UK After Sales Service
Recipes
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Product Description
Glass lid with stainless steel
rim and chrome plated handle
Ceramic pot
Stainless steel housing
“Hold” indicator light
“Cook” indicator light
Temperature dial
Timer dial

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Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions thoroughly before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future refer-
ence.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appli-
ance.This appliance should be used only as described within this instruction book.
ßUnplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off
parts.
ßNever disconnect the plug by pulling on the lead.
ßAlways ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
ßThe lid and bowl can be removed for washing by hand or in a dishwasher.
ßDo not immerse the heater base in water or put it in a dishwasher. Disconnect from the mains, allow to cool,
and clean using a damp cloth.Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use or storing.
ßDo not allow the lead to overhang the edge of the table or work surface.
ßDo not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. In the event of damage the lead must be replaced by a special
lead available from the manufacturer or its service agent. (See “UK After Sales Service” section).
ßDo not use this appliance if it has fallen or shows signs of damage. Discontinue use immediately. Contact the
Cuisinart helpline (See,“After Sales Service” section).
ßNo repair should be carried out by the user.In case of fault, contact the Cuisinart Helpline, (See ‘UK After Sales
Service’ section).
ßUse this appliance for cooking only as described within these instructions for use. Retain these for future ref-
erence.
ß WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard. Ensure the cut off
plug is disposed of safely.

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ßThe appliance and all its parts get very hot during use, always wear oven gloves to remove the
ceramic pot and lid.
ßFor indoor use only.
ßFor domestic use only.
ßMaximum cooking capacity of the appliance is 3.8 Litres.
ßDo not use any attachments other than those recommended or sold by Cuisinart.
ßExtreme caution must be used when moving a Slow Cooker containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
ßDo not place on or near a hot gas or electric hob or in an oven.
ßAvoid sudden temperature changes such as placing a chilled ceramic pot into the base of the
appliance. Really cold food or water can crack a hot ceramic pot.
ßWhen hot, never place the ceramic pot directly on a table or work surface.
ßNever heat ceramic pot when it is empty.
ßDo not touch sides of the ceramic pot or the housing whilst food is cooking.
ßDo not place the ceramic pot into an oven, heat only using the base of the appliance it is sold with.
ßThe ceramic pot should always be at least half full for best cooking results; however, the appliance should never
be more than three quarters full or approximately 4cm from the top rim.
ßFor food safety reasons, whole chickens should not be cooked in a Slow Cooker.They may not reach safe tem-
perature in the correct amount of time.
ßWhen cooking meat, set the appliance on ‘High’ for 2 hours and then reduce to ‘Low’ for the
remaining cooking time.
ßBecause the appliance heats and cooks at low temperatures, food should be at room temperature before it
goes into the appliance.

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ßThis appliance should not be used for reheating foods. It may not reheat chilled foods quickly
enough to prevent the development of harmful bacteria.
ßTo save any leftover food, remove from the ceramic pot and store, refrigerated, in plastic containers up to 2
days, or freeze for future use.
ßDo not add frozen foods to the appliance during cooking. Heat to room temperature before adding.
ßThis appliance should not be used by adults or children whose lack of experience, product knowledge or
disability might cause a hazard, unless they have been correctly instructed and are adequately supervised.
ßChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product.
ßWARNING: Polythene bags over a product may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this
wrapper away from babies and children.This bag is not a toy.
ßThis appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 04/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and 06/95/EEC (Safety of domestic electrical appliances) amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE Marking).
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE ( 1st May 2007 )
The ceramic bowl used in the Cuisinart Cook & Hold ( Ref : CSC400U ) was manufactured by
Fengtang Dongmen Liangfa Porcelain Factory Chaoan, Fengtang Ind.Zone, Chaoan, P.R.C. and
imported into the European Community by The Conair Group Ltd., Prospect Court, 3 Waterfront
Business park, Fleet, Hants.GU51 3TW.
This ceramic bowl meets fully the requirements of Commission Directive 2005/31/EC and Regulation (EC) No.
1935/2004.

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Instructions for Use
Before using this appliance, ensure the ceramic pot, cooking rack and lid are cleaned and dry.
A Cooking with the timer
ßPlace the housing base on a at, clean and dry surface. Place the ceramic pot in the housing base.
ßFill the ceramic pot with desired ingredients. Place the lid on top of the ceramic pot and plug the unit into the
mains.
ßSet the desired time by turning the timer dial to the recommended cooking time: 1-8 hours using half hour
increments.
ßSet the desired temperature, by turning the temperature dial to ‘Low’ or ‘High’ setting.
N.B. The ‘Hold’ setting is not a cooking function, it is only for used to keep cooked food warm and ready to
serve.
ßThe ‘Cook’ indicator light will illuminate to denote the appliance is in ‘Cook’ mode and set on ‘Low’ or ‘High’
temperature setting.
N.B. If the timer is set to ‘0 hours’, the appliance will remain in ‘‘Hold’’ mode no matter what the
temperature states.
ßWhen the time has expired, the appliance will automatically switch to the ‘Hold’ setting and the ‘Hold’ light will
illuminate.This will remain illuminated until the appliance is turned off.
ßTo turn the appliance off, turn the temperature dial to the ‘Off’ position.
ßLift the ceramic pot by using the ceramic handles.

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B Cooking without the timer
ßPlace the housing base on a at, clean and dry surface. Place the ceramic pot in the housing base.
ßFill the ceramic pot with desired ingredients. Place the lid on top of the ceramic pot and plug the unit into the
mains.
ßTurn timer dial anticlockwise to the ‘On’ position.
ßSet the desired temperature by turning the temperature dial to ‘Low’ or ‘High’ setting.
N.B. The ‘Hold’ setting is not a cooking function; It is only for used to keep cooked food warm and ready to
serve.
ßThe ‘Cook’ indicator light will illuminate to denote the appliance is in ‘Cook’ mode and set on ‘Low’ or ‘High’
temperature setting.
ßTemperature will remain on the selected setting until the unit is turned off by turning the temperature dial to
the ‘Off’ position.
ßLift the ceramic pot by using the ceramic handles.
C Hints and Tips
ßBefore food is added, the ceramic pot can be lightly coated with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
ßIn general, cooking for 1 hour on ‘High’ is the equivalent of cooking for 2 hours on ‘Low’
ßIf you are not ready to serve the meal as soon as the food is cooked, switch the temperature dial to the ‘Hold'
mode and the appliance will ‘Hold’ food at the perfect temperature until you are ready to serve.
ßEach time the lid is removed, heat will be lost and will add 15-20 minutes to your cooking time. If you need to
stir, lift the lid just enough to get the spoon in.
ßTo reduce fat content from recipes, remove as much of the visible fat as possible from meats and poultry. Cook
and drain all minced meats. Remove skin from poultry.